# EchoStar XIII

> cancelled geostationary communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q18470349](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18470349)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMBStar-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/echostar-xiii

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **EchoStar XIII**:

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## Summary  
EchoStar XIII (also known as CMBStar-1) was a cancelled geostationary communications satellite operated by EchoStar. It was intended for telecommunications but was abandoned in 2008 during development. The satellite was manufactured by Lanteris Space Systems using the Lanteris 1300 spacecraft bus.

## Key Facts  
- **Operator**: EchoStar ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm))  
- **Manufacturer**: Lanteris Space Systems ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm))  
- **Spacecraft Bus**: Lanteris 1300 ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm))  
- **Power System**: Solar array with 2 panels ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm))  
- **Construction Contract**: Signed in June 2006 ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm))  
- **Abandonment**: Cancelled in May 2008 ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm))  
- **Country of Origin**: United States ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm))  
- **Classification**: Geostationary communications satellite ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm))  

## FAQs  
### Q: Why was EchoStar XIII cancelled?  
A: The exact reason is not publicly documented, but the project was abandoned in May 2008 after construction began in 2006.  

### Q: Who was supposed to operate EchoStar XIII?  
A: EchoStar, a U.S.-based satellite communications company, was the intended operator.  

### Q: What was the purpose of EchoStar XIII?  
A: It was designed as a geostationary communications satellite for telecommunications services.  

## Why It Matters  
EchoStar XIII represents a case study in satellite project cancellations, highlighting the challenges in developing advanced telecommunications infrastructure. Though never launched, its planned use of the Lanteris 1300 bus and solar array technology reflects industry standards of the mid-2000s. The abandonment also underscores the financial and technical risks in satellite ventures, particularly for smaller manufacturers like Lanteris Space Systems.  

## Notable For  
- **Cancelled Development**: One of few publicly documented abandoned geostationary satellite projects.  
- **Lanteris 1300 Bus**: Utilized a spacecraft bus from Lanteris Space Systems, a less common manufacturer.  
- **Short Lifespan**: Active development lasted less than two years before cancellation.  

## Body  
### Development Timeline  
- **June 2006**: Construction contract signed ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm)).  
- **May 2008**: Project abandoned ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm)).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Power**: Solar array with 2 panels ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm)).  
- **Bus**: Lanteris 1300 platform ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm)).  

### Classification  
- **Type**: Geostationary communications satellite ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm)).  
- **Status**: Abandoned entity ([Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm)).  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cmbstar-1.htm)